Early visual support

Early vision support is concerned with promoting the visual abilities of children and young people with visual impairments or blindness. The aim is to improve visual perception, spatial awareness, orientation and mobility and thus increase independence in everyday life.

Early vision support often begins in infancy and includes individualized measures that are tailored to the child's needs and abilities. Early intervention specialists work closely with other specialist disciplines such as ophthalmologists, paediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.

The methods of early vision support include, for example, the use of special visual aids such as glasses or magnifying glasses, as well as targeted visual exercises and games. In addition, other senses such as hearing or touch are often included in order to promote spatial awareness and orientation.

An important aspect of early vision support is also advising parents and relatives in order to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to support their child in everyday life. Through early and targeted early vision support, children and young people with visual impairments can improve their abilities and independence and thus achieve a higher level of participation and quality of life.